Whisper words of sweet, brotherly
affection in her youthful ears. Oh, deal gently and kindly with the dear,
motherless lamb! Remember the dying request of a mother, and throw your
arms of protection around your orphan sister.'
"Having concluded these words, our mother closed her eyes, and gave up
the ghost. This beloved object of a mother's dying request has been, for
many years, the center of thy servants' joy and happiness, and one smile
from our own Perreeza will often turn our darkness into day. Our love for
her is returned with all the ardor of a sister's pure affection. The sad
news of our destined departure from this our native land has well-nigh
overwhelmed her heart with sorrow. The thought of parting makes her
spirit faint; and thy servants are sincere when they assure their
compassionate master that they greatly fear that, if compelled to be
separated from her brothers, Perreeza will sink under the deep weight of
sorrow, and pass away to the spirit land. In compliance with her very
urgent request, thy servants at this time stand as petitioners before
their benevolent superior.
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